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Cessna 152 Checklist
Cessna 152 Checklist
Cessna 152 Checklist
C-152
PREFLIGHT INSPECTION
1. CABIN
2. EMPENNAGE
4. RIGHT WING
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5. NOSE
6. LEFT WING
STARTING ENGINE
1. Mixture – RICH
2. Carburetor Heat – COLD.
3. Prime – AS REQUIRED (2 to 6 strokes; none if engine is
warm).
4. Propeller Area – CLEAR.
5. Master Switch – ON.
6. Beacon Lights – ON.
7. Throttle – OPEN 1/8 INCH.
8. Brakes - HOLD
9. Ignition Switch – START (release when engine starts).
10. Throttle – 1000 - 1200 RPM.
11. Oil Pressure – CHECK.
12. Ammeter – Charging.
13. Flaps – Up.
14. Navigation Lights – ON.
BEFORE TAXI
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BEFORE TAKEOFF
TAKEOFF
NORMAL TAKEOFF
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ENROUTE CLIMB
1. Airspeed – 70-80 KIAS.
NOTE
If a maximum performance climb is necessary, use
speeds shown in the Rate of Climb chart in Section 5.
2. Throttle – FULL OPEN.
3. Mixture – RICH below 3000 feet, LEAN for maximum RPM
above 3000 feet.
CRUISE
1. Power – 1900-2550 RPM (no more than 75%).
2. Elevator Trim – ADJUST.
3. Mixture – LEAN.
BEFORE LANDING
1. Seats, Belts, Harnesses – ADJUST and LOCK.
2. Mixture – RICH.
3. Carburetor Heat – ON (apply full heat before closing
throttle).
LANDING
NORMAL LANDING
BALKED LANDING
1. Throttle – FULL OPEN.
2. Carburetor Heat – COLD.
3. Wing Flaps – RETRACT to 20°.
4. Airspeed – 55 KIAS.
5. Wing Flaps – Retract (slowly).
AFTER LANDING
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SECURING AIRPLANE
PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS
SPEED:
Maximum at Sea Level - - 110 KNOTS
Cruise, 75% Power at 8000 Ft - - 107 KNOTS
STALL SPEED (CAS):
Flaps Up, Power Off - - 48 KNOTS
Flaps Down, Power Off - - 43 KNOTS
ENGINE FAILURES
FORCED LANDINGS
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PRECAUTIONARY LANDING WITH ENGINE POWER
1. Airspeed - - 60 KIAS.
2. Wing Flaps - - 20°.
3. Selected Field - - FLY OVER, noting the terrain and obstructions,
then retract flaps upon reaching a safe altitude and airspeed.
4. Radio and Electrical Switches - - OFF.
5. Wing Flaps -- 30° (on final approach).
6. Airspeed - - 55 KIAS.
7. Master Switch - - OFF.
8. Doors - - UNLATCH PRIOR TO TOUCHDOWN.
9. Touchdown - - SLIGHTLY TAIL LOW.
10. Ignition Switch - - OFF.
11. Brakes - - APPLY HEAVILY
DITCHING
1. Radio - - TRANSMIT MAYDAY on 121.5 MHz, giving location
and intentions.
2. Heavy Objects (in baggage area) - - SECURE OR JETISON.
3. Approach - - High Winds, Heavy Seas - - INTO THE
WIND.
Light Winds, Heavy Swells - - PARALLEL
TO SWELLS.
4. Wing flaps - - 30°.
5. Power - - ESTABLISH 300 FT/ MIN DESCENT AT 55 KIAS.
6. Cabin Doors - - UNLATCH.
7. Touchdown - - LEVEL ATTITUDE AT 300 FT/ MIN DESCENT.
8. Face - - CUSHION at touchdown with folded coat.
9. Airplane - - EVACUATE through cabin doors. If necessary, open
windows and flood cabin to equalize pressure so doors can be
opened.
10. Life Vests and Raft - - INFLATE.
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FIRES
If engine starts:
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ELECTRICAL FIRE IN FLIGHT
1. Master Switch - - OFF
2. All Other Switches (except ignition switch) - - OFF
3. Vents/ Cabin Air/ Heat - - Closed
4. Fire Extinguisher - - ACTIVATE (if available)
WARNING
After discharging an extinguisher within a closed cabin, ventilate
the cabin.
5. Master Switch - - ON
6. Circuit Breakers - - CHECK for faulty circuit, do not reset.
7. Radio/ Electrical Switches - - ON one at a time, with delay after
each until short circuit is localized.
8. Vents/ Cabin Air/ Heat - - OPEN when it is ascertained that fire is
completely extinguished.
CABIN FIRE
1. Master Switch - - OFF
2. Vents/ Cabin Air/ Heat - - CLOSED (to avoid drafts)
3. Fire Extinguisher - - ACTIVATE (if available)
WARNING
After discharging an extinguisher within a closed cabin, ventilate
the cabin.
4. Land the airplane as soon as possible to inspect for damage.
WING FIRE
1. Navigation Light Switch - - OFF
2. Strobe Light Switch (if installed) - - OFF
3. Pitot Heat Switch (if installed) - - OFF
NOTE
Perform a side slip to keep the flames away from the fuel tank and
cabin, and land as soon as possible, with flaps retracted.
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LANDING WITH A FLAT MAIN TIRE
1. Alternator - - OFF
2. Nonessential Electrical Equipment - - OFF
3. Flight - - TERMINATE as soon as practical.
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Adjust Speed As Needed For Condition (May vary depending on
model/year. Speeds are in KIAS and MPH)
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